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Upjohn, William E.
William Erastus Upjohn was the founder, and for nearly 40 years, the president of The Upjohn Company. Upjohn was one…
John F. Kennedy Center
“Most gardens appeal to the eyes and, at times, to the nose. But none stimulates all the senses. Shouldn’t a…
Kalamazoo '76
In 1976, the “showcase” of Kalamazoo’s commemoration of the nation’s Bicentennial was a 3-screen multi-image slide show. This 53-minute program…
Exploring “The Devil in the White City”
Historian Tom Buettner returns to Kalamazoo Public Library with a sequel to his popular program, “Michigan at the Exposition: The…
Tax Information
Tax Forms Free Tax Prep IRS Michigan Tax Forms During tax season, you may pick up the following tax forms…
Contact the Board of Trustees
Use this form to send a message to the KPL Board of Trustees.
In The Tradition: Jazz @ KPL
Called “the world’s foremost African centered jazz group,” Detroit-based ‘In The Tradition’ gave this performance at the Eastwood Branch Library…
Books and Bellies!
KPL’s Bill Caskey and T from Healthy Baby Healthy Start offer up book title ideas and helpful read-aloud techniques for…
Drew Nelson, Art Hop @ KPL (part 1)
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Drew Nelson @ KPL
Singer/songwriter/storyteller Drew Nelson at Kalamazoo Public Library during Art Hop, June 2010.
Women's Labor in the Progressive Era
Paper mill employees, c. 1905. Kalamazoo Valley Museum Collection Prior to the Progressive Era (1896-1917), the role of women as…
KPL TV: Archival Films & Video
Kalamazoo Public Library in 1939
A silent promotional film made in 1939 to promote Kalamazoo Public Library services. Included are views of downtown Kalamazoo, patrons…
Electric Light Orchestra at Wings Stadium (3/9/1976)
Artist(s): Electric Light Orchestra w/ Eric Carmen, and Pretty Things Date: 9 March 1976 Tickets: $6.50 (general admission) Attendance: 6,800…
glowfriends "All Things Made New" @ KPL
Kalamazoo’s own indie shoegaze acousticore group returns to Kalamazoo Public Library in support of the new album, “All Things Made…
Ready to Read Partners Page
Ready to Read partners with many agencies in Kalamazoo County to support early literacy. Please contact our Youth Outreach Coordinator…
Commercial Brewing in Kalamazoo (1837-1915)
Kalamazoo, Michigan’s thriving local brewing trade is rooted in traditions that date back to the earliest decades of the 19th…
Red Arrow Golf Course
The municipal-run Red Arrow Golf Course (1041 King Highway) was built along the Kalamazoo River in 1937. Its construction represents…
A Woman’s Journey to Find Healing
Yolanda Neals, founder/visionary of The RED Panty Society, talks about her experiences as both a survivor and a writer. Neals…
Stuart Neighborhood Architecture
Lynn Houghton, co-author of “Kalamazoo: Lost and Found,” examines the variety of architectural styles that are found in Kalamazoo’s Stuart…
Roots of Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra
The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra (KSO) officially began in 1921 under the shrewd leadership of business manager and president Leta G.…
Hipp/Hoover School
Location: District #6 – Section 16, southwest corner of East Main Street and 30th Street. The street address was 1541…
Databases
Consumer Health Information
Consumer Health Information offers detailed answers to the 200 most-commonly-asked health questions. Supporting the needs of patrons and patients, these…
Science Reference Center
Designed to meet every student researcher's needs, Science Reference Center contains full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, encyclopedias,…
Poetry & Short Story Reference Center
This full-text database provides a historically rich collection of hundreds of thousands of classic and contemporary poems, as well as…
Britannica School
Suite of Britannica School resources at four levels - Learning Zone, Elementary, Middle, and High. School code is MeL5. Each…
Consumer Health Information--Arabic
Consumer Health Information offers detailed answers to the 200 most-commonly-asked health questions. Supporting the needs of patrons and patients, these…
